[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOERBIRDS OF TRAINING SQUADRON 
                                  TWO

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to rise 
and recognize the 50th anniversary of the Doerbirds of Training 
Squadron Two. Over the years, the Doerbirds have served our country 
with great distinction and valor. For their commitment to training 
outstanding student aviators, Training Squadron Two rightfully holds a 
place in the annals of naval history. For that reason, I am proud to 
recognize the Doerbirds of Training Squadron Two for their exceptional 
training and excellent performance over the last 50 years.
  The current Doerbirds of Training Squadron Two picked up the torch 
lit by their predecessors on May 1, 1960. On that day, Training 
Squadron Two was commissioned with the task of providing primary and 
intermediate stage flight training to select student aviators from the 
United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and several allied 
nations. Each year Training Squadron Two graduates approximately 210 
student aviators. Logging nearly 2,000 flight hours each month, they 
have flown in excess of 1,800,000 flight hours and trained more than 
19,000 students since their commissioning.
  To mark this great occasion, the Doerbirds will be honoring a great 
man and one of their own. Major Daniel S. Haworth is one of the many 
distinguished pilots to be a part of Training Squadron Two. Major 
Haworth was an instructor pilot with the Doerbirds from 1981 to 1985. 
While Major Haworth logged over 1,000 hours in the T-34C Turbomentor 
aircraft and was honored by being named instructor of the month four 
times, his greatest legacy is one that will always be remembered for 
its level of courage and selflessness in the face of adversity. On 
October 4, 1987, Major Haworth was flying a night vision goggle 
shooting exercise in his UH-1N Huey helicopter. During the exercise, 
the aircraft suffered a tail rotor malfunction. Sacrificing his life, 
the courage and composure displayed by Major Haworth at the controls 
are solely attributed for the survival of all the crewmembers on board.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize the Doerbirds for going above and beyond the 
call of duty on their 50th anniversary. To this day, the Doerbirds of 
Squadron Two continue to provide the highest quality training to 
student aviators. As they remain resolute and steadfast to doing their 
part to defend our nation, we must do our part to remember their 
unwavering commitment with our hearts and minds.

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